American Music Awards 2012: Red carpet

The stars — from Taylor Swift and Carrie Underwood to Chris Brown and Pink to Justin Bieber and his mom — walked the red carpet at the American Music Awards. Short minis flashing lots of leg and gold and yellow dresses are some of the looks that dominated

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on November 18, 2012 5:06 PM

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The stars — from Taylor Swift and Carrie Underwood to Chris Brown and Pink to a newly single Justin Bieber and his mom — walked the red carpet at the American Music Awards. Short minis flashing lots of leg and gold and yellow dresses are some of the looks that dominated. Take at peek. Here, singer Carrie Underwood attends the 40th American Music Awards held at Nokia Theatre L.A. Live on November 18, 2012 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Jason Merritt/Getty Images) less

The stars — from Taylor Swift and Carrie Underwood to Chris Brown and Pink to a newly single Justin Bieber and his mom — walked the red carpet at the American Music Awards. Short minis flashing lots of leg ... more

Singer Justin Bieber (R) and mother Pattie Malette attend the 40th American Music Awards held at Nokia Theatre L.A. Live on November 18, 2012 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Jason Merritt/Getty Images)

Singer Justin Bieber (R) and mother Pattie Malette attend the 40th American Music Awards held at Nokia Theatre L.A. Live on November 18, 2012 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Jason Merritt/Getty Images)

Musical group No Doubt, from left, Adrian Young, Gwen Stefani, Tony Kanal and Tom Dumont arrive at the 40th Anniversary American Music Awards on Sunday, Nov. 18, 2012, in Los Angeles. (Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP) less

Musical group No Doubt, from left, Adrian Young, Gwen Stefani, Tony Kanal and Tom Dumont arrive at the 40th Anniversary American Music Awards on Sunday, Nov. 18, 2012, in Los Angeles. (Photo by Jordan ... more

LOS ANGELES, CA - NOVEMBER 18: Actress Hayden Panettiere attends the 40th American Music Awards held at Nokia Theatre L.A. Live on November 18, 2012 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Jason Merritt/Getty Images) less

LOS ANGELES, CA - NOVEMBER 18: Actress Hayden Panettiere attends the 40th American Music Awards held at Nokia Theatre L.A. Live on November 18, 2012 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Jason Merritt/Getty ... more

LOS ANGELES, CA - NOVEMBER 18: Actress Hayden Panettiere attends the 40th American Music Awards held at Nokia Theatre L.A. Live on November 18, 2012 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Jason Merritt/Getty Images) less

LOS ANGELES, CA - NOVEMBER 18: Actress Hayden Panettiere attends the 40th American Music Awards held at Nokia Theatre L.A. Live on November 18, 2012 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Jason Merritt/Getty ... more

Singer Psy attends the 40th American Music Awards held at Nokia Theatre L.A. Live on November 18, 2012 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Jason Merritt/Getty Images)

Singer Psy attends the 40th American Music Awards held at Nokia Theatre L.A. Live on November 18, 2012 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Jason Merritt/Getty Images)

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Singer will.i.am attends the 40th American Music Awards held at Nokia Theatre L.A. Live on November 18, 2012 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Jason Merritt/Getty Images)

Singer will.i.am attends the 40th American Music Awards held at Nokia Theatre L.A. Live on November 18, 2012 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Jason Merritt/Getty Images)

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Recording artist Carly Rae Jepsen poses in the press room at the 40th American Music Awards held at Nokia Theatre L.A. Live on November 18, 2012 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Jason Merritt/Getty Images) less

Recording artist Carly Rae Jepsen poses in the press room at the 40th American Music Awards held at Nokia Theatre L.A. Live on November 18, 2012 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Jason Merritt/Getty ... more

Recording artist Carly Rae Jepsen poses in the press room at the 40th American Music Awards held at Nokia Theatre L.A. Live on November 18, 2012 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Jason Merritt/Getty Images) less

Recording artist Carly Rae Jepsen poses in the press room at the 40th American Music Awards held at Nokia Theatre L.A. Live on November 18, 2012 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Jason Merritt/Getty ... more

(L-R) Musicians Tyler Glenn, Elaine Bradley, Chris Allen, and Branden Campbell of Neon Trees attend the 40th American Music Awards held at Nokia Theatre L.A. Live on November 18, 2012 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Jason Merritt/Getty Images) less

(L-R) Musicians Tyler Glenn, Elaine Bradley, Chris Allen, and Branden Campbell of Neon Trees attend the 40th American Music Awards held at Nokia Theatre L.A. Live on November 18, 2012 in Los Angeles, ... more

(L-R) Singers A.J. McLean, Howie Dorough, Brian Littrell, Nick Carter, and Kevin Richardson of Backstreet Boys attend the 40th American Music Awards held at Nokia Theatre L.A. Live on November 18, 2012 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Jason Merritt/Getty Images) less

(L-R) Singers A.J. McLean, Howie Dorough, Brian Littrell, Nick Carter, and Kevin Richardson of Backstreet Boys attend the 40th American Music Awards held at Nokia Theatre L.A. Live on November 18, 2012 in Los ... more

Singer A.J. McLean of Backstreet Boys poses in the press room at the 40th American Music Awards held at Nokia Theatre L.A. Live on November 18, 2012 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Jason Merritt/Getty Images) less

Singer A.J. McLean of Backstreet Boys poses in the press room at the 40th American Music Awards held at Nokia Theatre L.A. Live on November 18, 2012 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Jason Merritt/Getty ... more

Singers Chester Bennington and Mike Shinoda of Linkin Park attend the 40th American Music Awards held at Nokia Theatre L.A. Live on November 18, 2012 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Jason Merritt/Getty Images) less

Singers Chester Bennington and Mike Shinoda of Linkin Park attend the 40th American Music Awards held at Nokia Theatre L.A. Live on November 18, 2012 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Jason Merritt/Getty ... more

Singer Gloria Estefan and musician Emilio Estefan attend the 40th American Music Awards held at Nokia Theatre L.A. Live on November 18, 2012 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Jason Merritt/Getty Images)

Singer Gloria Estefan and musician Emilio Estefan attend the 40th American Music Awards held at Nokia Theatre L.A. Live on November 18, 2012 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Jason Merritt/Getty Images)